tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5316488502661175602024-03-14T04:31:41.503-07:00Perfect PolishCreating beautiful nails on a budgetDebi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-82858692748526549812012-04-21T00:03:00.000-07:002012-04-21T00:03:02.288-07:0030 Days of Untrieds - Day 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYL_zunXOIyA3hawsmonP1obR41djRW2ZTvT7Z_gWGCgAEaEOr7Q40-RifHlDWOTeAw96lbiUaRvtUM6cnaquUuLle_ep3BMq1_KjD3SYqZT2lo7Vnw4mBIrKWMPASjGScacphsu0rBeYO/s1600/fromgemsinabottledotnet.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYL_zunXOIyA3hawsmonP1obR41djRW2ZTvT7Z_gWGCgAEaEOr7Q40-RifHlDWOTeAw96lbiUaRvtUM6cnaquUuLle_ep3BMq1_KjD3SYqZT2lo7Vnw4mBIrKWMPASjGScacphsu0rBeYO/s1600/fromgemsinabottledotnet.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today is Day 2 of the 30 Days of Untrieds, and I'll be using another NYC Quick Dry nail polish, this time in "Chinatown". There will be plenty of the NYC's being used - I bought them in a pack at Dollar Tree, 2 for $1. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have no complaints about the brush or the color itself. However, the formula/consistency of the polish had me incredibly frustrated. It almost wanted to come out of the bottle 'gloopy', even though it's a brand new bottle. It was ridiculously uneven when applied, leaving 'bald' spots on my nails. The OCD portion of me was just not having that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The complaining out of the way, I do enjoy this polish. It's a great color, that is either dark blue or dark purple, depending on how you look at it. It dries almost like a matte polish, but it retains a bit of sheen. For these nails, I did the accent finger in (yet another) NYC polish, shown below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a href="http://s1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/perfectnailpolish/Blog/?action=view&current=blogsig.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/perfectnailpolish/Blog/blogsig.jpg" /></a>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-44218567721021862752012-04-19T17:29:00.002-07:002012-04-19T17:30:50.265-07:00The Liebster AwardSo, I've been meaning to do this for awhile now. Sorry for the lateness.<br />
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Before I even post about the awards, I know the requirements for two of them are that we link to other blogs and/or new bloggers. Sad truth: I don't follow that many blogs :( *hangs head in shame* So, I will be linking to blogs that come highly recommended :)<br />
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At the end of last month, I was given the Liebster Award by Lacey at <a href="http://laceandlacquers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lace & Lacquers</a> . Thanks so much for acknowledging my blog. <br />
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<strong>The Rules:<br />
1. Put the link to who gave you the award.<br />
2. Put the award on your post.<br />
3. Choose 5 blogs with under 200 followers to receive the award.<br />
4. Let them know you awarded them.</strong><br />
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Here are the five great blogs that were recommended to me by another blogger that fit the criteria here. They are in no particular order:<br />
1 - <a href="http://galacticlacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Galactic Lacquer</span></a> <br />
2 - <a href="http://jilltasticnaildesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Jilltastic Nail Design</span></a><br />
3 - <a href="http://girlieandglamorous.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Girlie and Glamorous</span></a><br />
4 - <a href="http://katheartsnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Kat Hearts Nails</span></a><br />
5 - <a href="http://manicuredmommas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Manicured Mamas</span></a><br />
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A few days after receiving the Liebster Award, I was given the Versatile Blogger award by Kelly at <a href="http://peacelovelacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Peace, Love, Lacquer</a>. <br />
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<strong>Nominate 15 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging. </strong><br />
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<li><strong>Let them know that you have nominated them. </strong></li>
<li><strong>Share 7 random facts about yourself. </strong></li>
<li><strong>Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you. </strong></li>
<li><strong>Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your blog post. </strong></li>
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Here are the 15 newer bloggers that Kelly posted about - and who I am also recommending/awarding this to.<br />
<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">1 - <a href="http://melinails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Melinails</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">2 - <a href="http://antheajeffers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Munchy's Nails</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">3 - <a href="http://perfectnailpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Perfect Polish</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">4 - <a href="http://pixelspolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Pixel's Polish</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">5 - <a href="http://polished-paradise-nails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Polished Paradise</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">6 - <a href="http://preshpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Presh Polish</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">7 - <a href="http://pretty-in-paint.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Pretty In Paint</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">8 - <a href="http://quitepolished.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Quite Polished</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">9 - <a href="http://sweetsurcee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Sweet Surcee</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">10 - <a href="http://tisfortatiana.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">The Beauty Lounge</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">11 - <a href="http://thecharmofnailpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">The Charm of Nail Polish</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">12 - <a href="http://lacqueredandlolvinit.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Get Lacquered!</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">13 - <a href="http://mixedmama.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">MixedMama</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">14 - <a href="http://meganailattude.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Mega Nailattude</span></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6895413882587191664">15 - <a href="http://lacquerpamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff078c;">Lacquered Pamper</span></a></div><br />
7 Random Facts About Me: <br />
<strong>1.</strong> When doing pedicures for myself, I only have to do it on eight toes. My two pinky toes have no nails due to repeated injuries. <br />
<strong>2. </strong>I have absolutely no desire to have children. My furbabies are in the form of my two cats - Scratcher is a 17 year old tabby cat, and Ally is a 4 year old tortie cat.<br />
<strong>3. </strong>I love the smell of chinese food, but will only eat General Tso's chicken. <br />
<strong>4. </strong>I'm allergic to the ingredients that they put in sugar-free gum. <br />
<strong>5. </strong>I'm named after my dad's exgirlfriend<br />
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<a href="http://s1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/perfectnailpolish/Blog/?action=view&current=blogsig.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/perfectnailpolish/Blog/blogsig.jpg" /></a>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-34403849773670023812012-04-19T17:07:00.000-07:002012-04-19T17:07:46.120-07:0030 Days of Untrieds - Day 1I've decided to embark on a new challenge: 30 Days of Untrieds.<br />
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As I was going through my polish stash, I saw so many polishes that I don't think I've ever used. I bought them, thinking that they were pretty and I would wear them soon. I think I opened the bottle long enough to swatch it onto my nail wheels and that's as far as it went.<br />
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Today is Day 1 - and I'm starting off with NYC Quick Dry Nail Polish in "Fifth Avenue".<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This polish is a nice, chocolate-y brown color - which enough of a shimmer that it could be used on its own. However, as I have extremely pale skin, it came out looking not-quite-right for me. Personally, if it is going to be used alone, I would recommend this to someone who has more of a tan. To dress it up a bit, I added two layers of China Glaze "Fairy Dust".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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The first two pictures actually showing my hands only have one polish on them - China Glaze "Agro". Agro is a really rich shade of green, but I felt like it was lacking something. The last two pictures are of my left hand, where along with "Agro", I used another polish - China Glaze "White Cap". <br />
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The pictures were taken today, after two full days of wear without a top coat. It hasn't chipped much at all, which is kind of surprising (albeit a welcome surprise). <br />
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I had purchased "Agro" before I had even read The Hunger Games series. I fell in love with these books, and find myself crazily attached to the characters. I'm definitely Team Katniss/Peeta - even after the final book. I'm trying not to spoil it for those of you who haven't read them - but what team are you? Feel free to leave me a comment, so we can share our crazy fangirl-ishness ;)<br />
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<strong>Also: I know I've been nominated/awarded a couple of awards. I keep forgetting to nominate my selections - I'll try to do that in the next couple of days :) I haven't forgotten - and really appreciate those of you who nominated/awarded them to me :)</strong>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-51296594977258997092012-04-11T16:17:00.000-07:002012-04-11T16:17:07.251-07:00Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Day 8<div align="center"><strong><u>Day 8: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun</u></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sad day - I forgot to take pictures of the manicure I used for day 8 :( </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Luckily, I've done this type of nail art before and took pics, so it's not a complete wash.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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When I did it for Day 8, I didn't use as many dots so it came out much 'cleaner' looking. I used Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue on every nail - I managed to fit purple on one or two.<br />
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and thus was Day 8. Next time I try to conform to a schedule, I would like one of you to remind me not to do it. <br />
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Totally kidding there. I think we all know I'll probably be participating in another challenge in just a few days, LOL<br />
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Check out these other awesome bloggers who are/were participating in the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge:<br />
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Robin, Erin, and Anna - <a href="http://polishedcousins.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Cousins</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Follow the Yellow Polish Road</a><br />
Jodi - <a href="http://captivatingclaws.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Captivating Claws</a><br />
Danielle - <a href="http://rocknpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rock N Polish</a><br />
Elly - <a href="http://sopolishable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polishable</a><br />
Olivia - <a href="http://unprofessionalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unprofessional Nails</a><br />
Kate - <a href="http://thischarmingkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This Charming Kate</a><br />
Bethany - <a href="http://plethoraofnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Plethora of Nails</a><br />
Lizzy - <a href="http://doityourselflady.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Do It Yourself Lady</a><br />
Eugenia - <a href="http://talon-ted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Talon-ted</a><br />
Johanna - <a href="http://kayonolan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Neues vom Kellerkind</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://www.noxnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nox Nails</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://smashleysparkles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smashley Sparkles</a><br />
Sarah - <a href="http://seesarahswatch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">See Sarah Swatch</a><br />
Emily - <a href="http://lacquerologist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Lacquerologist</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://luvmylacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LuvMyLacquer</a><br />
Tressa - <a href="http://onaturnail.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">O' Natur Nail</a><br />
ChiChi - <a href="http://beautystarr1009.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm just me...ChiChi</a><br />
CR - <a href="http://sillycr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Me Silly</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://berrypolished.com/" target="_blank">Berry Polished</a><br />
Bonny - <a href="http://www.overstuffed.co.uk/" target="_blank">Over Stuffed</a><br />
Taylor - <a href="http://rejoicenailart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">REJOICE!</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://nearlynaturalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nearly Natural Nails</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">No excuses, just pic spam from Day 7 of Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The solid red color is China Glaze "Long Kiss" and the red glitter is China Glaze "Ruby Pumps". Base coat used was a Rimmel base coat and the top coat was Seche Vite.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Robin, Erin, and Anna - <a href="http://polishedcousins.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Cousins</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Follow the Yellow Polish Road</a><br />
Jodi - <a href="http://captivatingclaws.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Captivating Claws</a><br />
Danielle - <a href="http://rocknpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rock N Polish</a><br />
Elly - <a href="http://sopolishable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polishable</a><br />
Olivia - <a href="http://unprofessionalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unprofessional Nails</a><br />
Kate - <a href="http://thischarmingkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This Charming Kate</a><br />
Bethany - <a href="http://plethoraofnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Plethora of Nails</a><br />
Lizzy - <a href="http://doityourselflady.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Do It Yourself Lady</a><br />
Eugenia - <a href="http://talon-ted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Talon-ted</a><br />
Johanna - <a href="http://kayonolan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Neues vom Kellerkind</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://www.noxnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nox Nails</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://smashleysparkles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smashley Sparkles</a><br />
Sarah - <a href="http://seesarahswatch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">See Sarah Swatch</a><br />
Emily - <a href="http://lacquerologist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Lacquerologist</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://luvmylacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LuvMyLacquer</a><br />
Tressa - <a href="http://onaturnail.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">O' Natur Nail</a><br />
ChiChi - <a href="http://beautystarr1009.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm just me...ChiChi</a><br />
CR - <a href="http://sillycr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Me Silly</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://berrypolished.com/" target="_blank">Berry Polished</a><br />
Bonny - <a href="http://www.overstuffed.co.uk/" target="_blank">Over Stuffed</a><br />
Taylor - <a href="http://rejoicenailart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">REJOICE!</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://nearlynaturalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nearly Natural Nails</a>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-84082707658101102352012-04-04T22:09:00.000-07:002012-04-04T22:09:44.187-07:00Polish HaulAlright, it's official - I suck at life. <br />
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Or, at the very least, updating the blog. <br />
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I've been meaning to post the pics from my Sally Beauty Supply haul since Monday, but circumstances were (and still partially are) out my control. I started training for my first job ever as a cashier on Tuesday, trained again Wednesday night and might actually get to work the register either Thursday or Friday. <br />
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Anyway, enough complaining on my end. Without further ado, I give you picture spam ;)<br />
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</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just happened to end up at Sally's during a sale: Buy two bottles, get one of equal or lesser value for free. </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Guys, there's something you should know about me. I'm a bargain shopper. I don't mind paying full price for something, but I have a ridiculously difficult time passing up a good deal.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got these nine bottles, plus a bottle of Seche Vite top coat, for roughly $43. It seems like a lot to me, as I'm used to pay no more than $3-$4 per bottle. But for ten bottles, totally worth it. </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/perfectnailpolish/Blog/?action=view&current=blogsig.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/perfectnailpolish/Blog/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-70939121034471168272012-04-02T20:18:00.003-07:002012-04-02T20:18:54.359-07:00Just a quick update....I've decided to 'spruce' up the blog a little bit. <br />
I'm not entirely sure what I was thinking, as it seems something always glitches when I try to do this, but what the hey - why not?<br />
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If the site is glitching for you, links not working, etc., please let me know. I'll fix it as soon as I figure out how I managed to break it in the first place ;)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/perfectnailpolish/Blog/?action=view&current=blogsig.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/perfectnailpolish/Blog/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-54351823493910335492012-04-01T23:23:00.000-07:002012-04-01T23:23:07.820-07:00Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Day 5 (and Day 6)<div align="center"><strong><u>Day 5: Gotta Love Chick Flicks </u></strong></div><div align="center"><em>and</em></div><div align="center"><strong><u>Day 6: Who Inspires You?</u></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided to do a two-for-one today. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the 'chick flick', I chose Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. During one part of the movie, James Garner's character is talking to his daughter, Sidda (played by Sandra Bullock) and calls her the 'Patron Saint of Sunflowers'. Granted, the flowers on my nails aren't sunflowers - but they're what I picture everytime I see that scene. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The person who inspires me: my mom. I know, I know - cheesy and overdone. In all honesty, however, she does inspire me. She has never once thought I was crazy for making some of the choices that I make, but will not hesitate to call me out if she thinks I'm acting a fool. I didn't <em>really </em>get along with her until I was in my late teens. We still have our minor disagreements to this day, but Mom is definitely someone I'd want in my corner at any given time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is one of the first movies I remember going to see with just my mom. We do not live as far south as the women in the movie, but we do like to keep in touch with our country roots. As it is one of her favorites (and mine), I'm also using this manicure for Day 6. </div><br />
Base color: Essie "Barefoot in Blue" (Free, won in a contest)<br />
White dots: NYC Long Wearing Nail Enamel "French White Tip" ($1 from local Wal-Mart)<br />
Yellow dots: Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Color "Lightening" ($2 from local Wal-Mart)<br />
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Check out these other awesome bloggers who are/were participating in the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge:<br />
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Robin, Erin, and Anna - <a href="http://polishedcousins.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Cousins</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Follow the Yellow Polish Road</a><br />
Jodi - <a href="http://captivatingclaws.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Captivating Claws</a><br />
Danielle - <a href="http://rocknpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rock N Polish</a><br />
Elly - <a href="http://sopolishable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polishable</a><br />
Olivia - <a href="http://unprofessionalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unprofessional Nails</a><br />
Kate - <a href="http://thischarmingkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This Charming Kate</a><br />
Bethany - <a href="http://plethoraofnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Plethora of Nails</a><br />
Lizzy - <a href="http://doityourselflady.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Do It Yourself Lady</a><br />
Eugenia - <a href="http://talon-ted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Talon-ted</a><br />
Johanna - <a href="http://kayonolan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Neues vom Kellerkind</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://www.noxnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nox Nails</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://smashleysparkles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smashley Sparkles</a><br />
Sarah - <a href="http://seesarahswatch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">See Sarah Swatch</a><br />
Emily - <a href="http://lacquerologist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Lacquerologist</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://luvmylacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LuvMyLacquer</a><br />
Tressa - <a href="http://onaturnail.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">O' Natur Nail</a><br />
ChiChi - <a href="http://beautystarr1009.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm just me...ChiChi</a><br />
CR - <a href="http://sillycr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Me Silly</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://berrypolished.com/" target="_blank">Berry Polished</a><br />
Bonny - <a href="http://www.overstuffed.co.uk/" target="_blank">Over Stuffed</a><br />
Taylor - <a href="http://rejoicenailart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">REJOICE!</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://nearlynaturalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nearly Natural Nails</a><br />
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<strong>ALSO: Big shout-out to Lacey from <a href="http://laceandlacquers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lace & Lacquers</a> for 'awarding' me the Liebster Award :)</strong><br />
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<div align="center"> </div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-90379481450360790952012-03-31T21:25:00.000-07:002012-03-31T21:25:47.576-07:00Mini-Haul :)-------------------------------------<br />
I know I said that I was going to try to wait until Monday to buy anymore nail polish.<br />
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Obviously, I lied. After a trip to the local walgreens with my mom (who completely feeds in to my polish addiction) and my brother (who thinks I have a ridiculous amount of polish as it is), I came home $12 lighter and with six new bottles of polish.<br />
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This Rimmel Base Coat/Top Coat combo was on sale for $2.50. I figured I needed a new bottle of each, and this was one of the cheaper options. I bought two bottles - one to be used specifically for base, and the other for top.<br />
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It's a really great shade of green that a small bit of sparkle in it, enough that it could be worn by itself.<br />
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This has a combination of different sized glitter and different shades of green and silver. <br />
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Wet n Wild "Everybody Loves Redmond" - $1.99<br />
Originally, I bought these for its orange color. When I swatched it onto my nail wheel, I discovered that it could be either an orange, a red, or even a redish-pink. <br />
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It's a lighter glitter, so if you want a lot of sparkle, you'd need to do more than one coat. For whatever reason, this swatched made me think of the Hunger Games. Perhaps because all of the movie posters feature the red/orange flames.....Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-88075794474245520532012-03-31T21:15:00.000-07:002012-03-31T21:15:12.316-07:00Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Day 4<div align="center"><strong><u>Day 4: Inspired by the Runway</u></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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While blue is typically my favorite color, I have to say that it didn't break my heart to come across a great outfit with which I could use a new nail polish. <br />
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For the base color, I used Sinful Colors "Happy Ending" - which has a lovely sparkle by itself. To add the flair, I used Sinful Colors "Call You Later". I don't know if you'd call it a problem, but there was some slight difficulty in applying the glitter. The consistency was more of a 'jelly' glitter than a regular polish, which made it want to come out of the bottle almost 'gloopy' (technical term, kids). The little specks in the photo look black, but are actually dark green glitter that didn't want to cooperate with the camera.<br />
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In the meantime, check out these other amazing bloggers who are/were also taking part in the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge<br />
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Robin, Erin, and Anna - <a href="http://polishedcousins.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Cousins</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Follow the Yellow Polish Road</a><br />
Jodi - <a href="http://captivatingclaws.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Captivating Claws</a><br />
Danielle - <a href="http://rocknpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rock N Polish</a><br />
Elly - <a href="http://sopolishable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polishable</a><br />
Olivia - <a href="http://unprofessionalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unprofessional Nails</a><br />
Kate - <a href="http://thischarmingkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This Charming Kate</a><br />
Bethany - <a href="http://plethoraofnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Plethora of Nails</a><br />
Lizzy - <a href="http://doityourselflady.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Do It Yourself Lady</a><br />
Eugenia - <a href="http://talon-ted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Talon-ted</a><br />
Johanna - <a href="http://kayonolan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Neues vom Kellerkind</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://www.noxnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nox Nails</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://smashleysparkles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smashley Sparkles</a><br />
Sarah - <a href="http://seesarahswatch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">See Sarah Swatch</a><br />
Emily - <a href="http://lacquerologist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Lacquerologist</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://luvmylacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LuvMyLacquer</a><br />
Tressa - <a href="http://onaturnail.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">O' Natur Nail</a><br />
ChiChi - <a href="http://beautystarr1009.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm just me...ChiChi</a><br />
CR - <a href="http://sillycr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Me Silly</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://berrypolished.com/" target="_blank">Berry Polished</a><br />
Bonny - <a href="http://www.overstuffed.co.uk/" target="_blank">Over Stuffed</a><br />
Taylor - <a href="http://rejoicenailart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">REJOICE!</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://nearlynaturalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nearly Natural Nails</a><br />
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<div align="center"></div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-41948360527397248312012-03-29T22:10:00.001-07:002012-03-29T22:11:13.905-07:00Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Day 3<div align="center"><strong><u>Day 3: Delicate and Elegant</u></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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A few weeks ago, I entered the Toms "One for One" Giveaway. In celebration of One Day Without Shoes, Essie teamed up with TOMS to create a polish for the occasion. 15,000 lucky winners received a bottle of Essie's "Barefoot in Blue" nail polish. Now, I've heard conflicting stories - It'll be sold in stores, it won't be sold in stores. I don't think Essie has released an official statement yet, but I'll keep an eye out. <br />
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Anyway, today is day 3 of the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge. It was only natural that I'd want to do something with my new polish. The dots themselves aren't so elegant, but the color adds a touch of sophistication. I realize that the dots aren't even, even with the use of dotting tools (for real, if you're in the market for a set, I got these M.A.S.H. ones for like $5 on amazon) - but that's half the fun. In creating an uneven design, you ensure that no one else will ever have nails exactly like yours. <br />
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Tomorrow is Day 4....<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Check out these other awesome bloggers who are/were participating in the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Robin, Erin, and Anna - <a href="http://polishedcousins.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Cousins</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Follow the Yellow Polish Road</a><br />
Jodi - <a href="http://captivatingclaws.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Captivating Claws</a><br />
Danielle - <a href="http://rocknpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rock N Polish</a><br />
Elly - <a href="http://sopolishable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polishable</a><br />
Olivia - <a href="http://unprofessionalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unprofessional Nails</a><br />
Kate - <a href="http://thischarmingkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This Charming Kate</a><br />
Bethany - <a href="http://plethoraofnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Plethora of Nails</a><br />
Lizzy - <a href="http://doityourselflady.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Do It Yourself Lady</a><br />
Eugenia - <a href="http://talon-ted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Talon-ted</a><br />
Johanna - <a href="http://kayonolan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Neues vom Kellerkind</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://www.noxnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nox Nails</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://smashleysparkles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smashley Sparkles</a><br />
Sarah - <a href="http://seesarahswatch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">See Sarah Swatch</a><br />
Emily - <a href="http://lacquerologist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Lacquerologist</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://luvmylacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LuvMyLacquer</a><br />
Tressa - <a href="http://onaturnail.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">O' Natur Nail</a><br />
ChiChi - <a href="http://beautystarr1009.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm just me...ChiChi</a><br />
CR - <a href="http://sillycr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Me Silly</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://berrypolished.com/" target="_blank">Berry Polished</a><br />
Bonny - <a href="http://www.overstuffed.co.uk/" target="_blank">Over Stuffed</a><br />
Taylor - <a href="http://rejoicenailart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">REJOICE!</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://nearlynaturalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nearly Natural Nails</a><br />
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<div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-52343343227606133162012-03-27T16:52:00.001-07:002012-03-27T16:53:53.430-07:00Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Day 2<div align="center"><strong><u>Day 2: Gimme That Bling</u></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">As always, We'll do pictures first and I'll tell you about it afterwards.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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The OPI Natural Nails base coat worked okay for me yesterday, and as it is my only option until at least Monday, I used it for the base today. The black polish is Finger Nails "Black Expressionalism", white is NYC Long Wearing Enamel "French White Tip", and the glitter is Sinful Colors "Queen of Beauty". The black was 'thick' enough that I only needed to do one coat to get the bottle color. I normally do two coats to be on the safe side, but this polish frustrated me today. No matter what brand I use, black polish always makes it seem like my four year old niece (who has yet to learn to color inside the lines) did my nails. <br />
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I tried to pre-draw the white tips using a Sally Hansen nail art pen and then doing the white polish.<br />
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Step 1: Draw line where the 'white' party of my nail typically is, using nail art pen<br />
Step 2: Paint over this using white nail polish<br />
Step 3: Decide it looks awful and begin to rage a bit<br />
Step 4: Give up on doing it freehand and use the scotch tape method instead<br />
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After I was certain the white polish had finally dried, I applied two coats of the Sinful Colors glitter. I've had this bottle for quite some time and am sad that it's rapidly approaching its last use. I'll have to swing by Walgreen's sometime to pick up another - for $1.99, it's not a big deal. Top it all off with Seche Vite, and you end up with the final product shown above. <br />
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Check out these other awesome bloggers who are/were participating in the GG Nail Art Challenge :)<br />
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Robin, Erin, and Anna - <a href="http://polishedcousins.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Cousins</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Follow the Yellow Polish Road</a><br />
Jodi - <a href="http://captivatingclaws.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Captivating Claws</a><br />
Danielle - <a href="http://rocknpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rock N Polish</a><br />
Elly - <a href="http://sopolishable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polishable</a><br />
Olivia - <a href="http://unprofessionalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unprofessional Nails</a><br />
Kate - <a href="http://thischarmingkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This Charming Kate</a><br />
Bethany - <a href="http://plethoraofnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Plethora of Nails</a><br />
Lizzy - <a href="http://doityourselflady.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Do It Yourself Lady</a><br />
Eugenia - <a href="http://talon-ted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Talon-ted</a><br />
Johanna - <a href="http://kayonolan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Neues vom Kellerkind</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://www.noxnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nox Nails</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://smashleysparkles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smashley Sparkles</a><br />
Sarah - <a href="http://seesarahswatch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">See Sarah Swatch</a><br />
Emily - <a href="http://lacquerologist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Lacquerologist</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://luvmylacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LuvMyLacquer</a><br />
Tressa - <a href="http://onaturnail.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">O' Natur Nail</a><br />
ChiChi - <a href="http://beautystarr1009.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm just me...ChiChi</a><br />
CR - <a href="http://sillycr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Me Silly</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://berrypolished.com/" target="_blank">Berry Polished</a><br />
Bonny - <a href="http://www.overstuffed.co.uk/" target="_blank">Over Stuffed</a><br />
Taylor - <a href="http://rejoicenailart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">REJOICE!</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://nearlynaturalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nearly Natural Nails</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-49787194007061109362012-03-26T17:24:00.002-07:002012-03-27T16:54:28.407-07:00Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Day 1<div align="center"><strong><u>Day 1: Think Pink</u></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Upon surfing through a few of the other nail polish blogs, I stumbled across the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Obvious lack of photography skill aside, I'd say day one was a success. For once, It wasn't a complete pain to clean up the area around my nails when I was finished. <br />
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I start every manicure off with an OPI Natural Nails base coat. It has worked not-so-good for me lately, so this is it's last chance. The last polish I used was a blue, and before that, a red. It stained my nails so horribly, to the point where it looked like I slammed my fingers in a car door and they were all bruised up. I refuse to let my fingernails without polish look like that any longer ;) Since day 1 is 'Think Pink', I chose two bottles from my latest haul. Both are NYC In a New York Color Minute - the solid is Midtown and the glitter is Big City Dazzle. In reality, the glitter is meant to be a top coat, but to err on the side of caution, Seche Vite Fast Dry top coat was added afterwards. Anytime you use multiple coats of polish, I'd suggest you also use Seche Vite. For the longest time, I put off buying it due to the hefty price tag at my local beauty supply stores, but it's definitely worth it. <br />
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Up tomorrow is 'Gimme that Bling'. I'm kind of excited to see what I come up with...<br />
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Meanwhile, check out these other wonderful beauty bloggers who are/were also participating in the GG Nail Art Challenge:<br />
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Robin, Erin, and Anna - <a href="http://polishedcousins.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polished Cousins</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Follow the Yellow Polish Road</a><br />
Jodi - <a href="http://captivatingclaws.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Captivating Claws</a><br />
Danielle - <a href="http://rocknpolish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rock N Polish</a><br />
Elly - <a href="http://sopolishable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polishable</a><br />
Olivia - <a href="http://unprofessionalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unprofessional Nails</a><br />
Kate - <a href="http://thischarmingkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This Charming Kate</a><br />
Bethany - <a href="http://plethoraofnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Plethora of Nails</a><br />
Lizzy - <a href="http://doityourselflady.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Do It Yourself Lady</a><br />
Eugenia - <a href="http://talon-ted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Talon-ted</a><br />
Johanna - <a href="http://kayonolan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Neues vom Kellerkind</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://www.noxnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nox Nails</a><br />
Ashley - <a href="http://smashleysparkles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smashley Sparkles</a><br />
Sarah - <a href="http://seesarahswatch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">See Sarah Swatch</a><br />
Emily - <a href="http://lacquerologist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Lacquerologist</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://luvmylacquer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LuvMyLacquer</a><br />
Tressa - <a href="http://onaturnail.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">O' Natur Nail</a><br />
ChiChi - <a href="http://beautystarr1009.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm just me...ChiChi</a><br />
CR - <a href="http://sillycr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Me Silly</a><br />
Amanda - <a href="http://berrypolished.com/" target="_blank">Berry Polished</a><br />
Bonny - <a href="http://www.overstuffed.co.uk/" target="_blank">Over Stuffed</a><br />
Taylor - <a href="http://rejoicenailart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">REJOICE!</a><br />
Jess - <a href="http://nearlynaturalnails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nearly Natural Nails</a><br />
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UPDATE: You really, really have to wait for each layer to dry before doing the next. All layers need to be dry before doing Seche Vite (or whatever top coat you are using). Every single one of nails are no longer polished less than six hours after painting them - all of the polish peeled off in one big piece :(<br />
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We have a facebook page now (we being me, my cat, and the vast collection of roughly 150 bottles of polish)! <br />
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It's not much right now, but I'll be adding links to contests/giveaways being ran by other bloggers, and possibly even holding a few giveaways myself. Feel free to check it out :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/perfectnailpolish">www.facebook.com/perfectnailpolish</a>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-81115145216082636802012-02-02T22:14:00.000-08:002012-02-02T22:14:57.652-08:00Blog Overhaul (Yes, already)I created this blog with the intent on showing everyone that you could create an amazing manicure at home for a low price. I began to worry too much about creating a blog to please everybody else, and in doing so, I began to dread working on this blog. It felt as though I were forcing out each post, and I didn't like it.<br />
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I think I will be overhauling this blog. Each post (daily, or whenever I get around to posting) will just include some photos of the manicure from that day. If it's a design or pattern, I'll try to post instructions on how I created it.<br />
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Hopefully, my renewed optimism towards this blog shows through and you all enjoy it as much as I do.<br />
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-DebDebi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-38869589855316431312012-01-31T23:13:00.000-08:002012-01-31T23:13:53.078-08:00Finger Paints - Avante Garde Green and Art You Wondering?<div align="center"><strong><u>Finger Paints - Avante Garde Green and Art You Wondering?</u></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="left">*Although not shown, I start every manicure with my Sinful Colors base coat. It works really well for me, and protects my nails from staining. This can be found at your local Walgreens for $2.50. For the top coat, I used Sally Hansen Hard as Nails.</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left">I made my first trip to Sally Beauty Supply today. Y'all, I've decided that I should just be poor forever. I must've spent a good 30-45 minutes mulling over the different color choices. With some prodding from my mom, I picked two of the polishes I'll be using for today's manicure. The Finger Paints brand is not one I had heard of prior to this store visit. For $5 a bottle, I was hoping it would be worth it's price.</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Pros: </strong>With the right amount, the color is a rich emerald color - one that is hard to come by in the stores. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Cons: </strong>The color didn't distribute evenly at all, and left my nails with different streaks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Pros: </strong>The glitter distributes evenly over the nail, unlike other glitters. After a few coats, the glitter could probably be used as a color, by itself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Cons: </strong>None - this is a great polish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Final Verdict: </strong>The final product can come out looking nice and bright. However, many people don't have the time to apply a base coat, then 3-4 layers of the actual color, then 1 layer of sparkles and finally, a layer of top coat. I would probably purchase this product again if it was on sale, but I doubt I would pay the full $5.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="left"><em>*</em>While not shown, I start every manicure with my Sinful Colors base coat (found at Walgreens for $2.50). For this manicure, I used a Sally Hansen Hard as Nails top coat ($1.50 at Dollar General)</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left">For the 'base' color, I went with a very light shade of purple. I can't read the name off of the bottle, but it was purchased at Dollar Tree in a 2-for-1 combo pack.</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Using the end of an eyeshadow application (the kind that typically comes with a new eyeshadow), I applied a thin layer of NYC In a New York Color Minute (in "Prince Street" - $1 at Walmart) from the tip of my nails to about 3/4 of the way down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the second layer has had a chance to dry a bit, you apply the next color. The third layer should be the darkest of the nail polishes. I choose a deep, rich purple; Wet 'n Wild's Wild Shine (in "Eggplant Frost" - paid $1 on amazon.com). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiP834-NKIIGVjktYGsHuOfXLe_q50axIxOWwUWU2D4_wQvwjtSP3-Grb8Lei8j5kQ18YqsJTvVMos52me-6-tV6ZQ97qguegCJKtm-DZ-cU_y0AbgGVgu-07-rkx_S4AxCDjg4p7D6xA9/s1600/wetnwild8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiP834-NKIIGVjktYGsHuOfXLe_q50axIxOWwUWU2D4_wQvwjtSP3-Grb8Lei8j5kQ18YqsJTvVMos52me-6-tV6ZQ97qguegCJKtm-DZ-cU_y0AbgGVgu-07-rkx_S4AxCDjg4p7D6xA9/s320/wetnwild8.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><strong>Pros: </strong>It has a metalic-y (and that's the technical term, lol) sheen to it that sets it apart from other dark purples. One or two coats would be enough. The color goes on smoothly, and with a consistency that is not too thick and not to thin. <br />
<strong>Cons: </strong>I have nothing bad to say about this polish.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">To finish off the look, I added a glitter layer for the little extra 'oomph'. This step is also to help blend the three colors together and make the differences not-so-obvious. I used my current favorite, Sally Hansen's Gem Crush (in "Bejeweled" - paid $5 at Walgreens).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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No two gradient manicures will look the same; That's half the fun. <br />
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<strong>Final Verdict: </strong>For less than $10, you get a manicure that is both pretty and unique to the person wearing it. It's my newest favorite design. <br />
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</div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-69941904674192558212012-01-28T23:58:00.000-08:002012-01-28T23:58:50.531-08:00Kleancolor Nail Lacquer - Neon Orange ((AND)) L.A. Colors Art Deco<div align="center"><strong><em><u>Kleancolor Nail Lacquer in Neon Orange ((and)) L.A. Colors Art Deco</u></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>"Tiger Stripes"</em></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Found this Nail Art design on YouTube, courtesy of <em>macNC40. </em>Check out their tutorial <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnK-Fy5bFcc&list=PL739C0C202F15FB60&index=1&feature=plpp_video" target="_blank">here</a></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">*While not shown, I always start (and finish) my manicures with Sinful Colors base and top coats. You can find these at most 'big-box' stores or drugstores for around $2.50 a piece</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I choose Kleancolor's Neon Orange for the base color. I'm not sure how much this cost, as it was a birthday gift from a friend, but I would assume you could find this at your local drugstore.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<strong>Final Verdict: </strong>The pros of these polishes greatly outweighed in the cons, making this an easy to do manicure for the low price of around $8. I have done this many times since finding the tutorial, and would continue to do so. :)<br />
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I love blue, so I chose to do a bright blue nail with some sparkle flair. <br />
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*while not shown, I start (and finish) every nail manicure with my Sinful Colors base & top coats. <br />
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Out of my blues, I chose <strong>Blue Me Away, </strong>part of Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails - Extreme Wear line. <br />
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<strong>Pros: </strong>It is a 'fatter' angeled brush, making for an quick, yet easy, application. The color is such that you could really get by with using only one coat.<br />
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<strong>Cons: </strong>Not really a con, but the color is rather bright for some people.<br />
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I liked it, but felt it could use a little oomph. For the sparkle, I used Sally Hansen's Gem Crush in Bling-tastic. <br />
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<strong>Pros: </strong>It has both little sparkles and the bigger, almost flake-sized sparkles. One application is typically enough, though most will prefer two.<br />
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<strong>Cons: </strong>There is a possibility that one nail may end up with all little sparkles, and none of the bigger, leaving your nails looking uneven. Another issue, at least with my bottle, the consistency tends to get 'goopy', as if the polish is drying up. I kept the lid on tightly when not in use and this still happened. I'm waiting on a response from the Sally Hansen people on why that is.<br />
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You can't see it very well in this picture (Me, my camera, and this sparkle nail polish went a few rounds. As you can see, my camera and I lost), but it is actually a nice mixture of the blues. <br />
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<strong>Final Verdict: </strong>(roughly) $3 for the bottom layer and almost $7 for the Gem Crush (both from a local Walgreens). I would do a combination of these colors again, but not if I had an important, professional event to attend.Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-32993967753869465132012-01-27T00:28:00.000-08:002012-01-27T00:28:57.816-08:00NYC - Long Wearing Nail Enamel - Big Money FrostI've had this color in my 'arsenal' for awhile now, but never got around to using it. I think I got it for free at Wal-Mart (it was $1 to begin with, but I had a coupon). <br />
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Base coat & top coat were both by Sinful Colors. (paid $2.50 for each at a local Walgreens)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Pros: </strong>The brush allows for easy application; it's one of the thinner brushes, but it doesn't 'clump' like others tend to. In terms of color, what you see is what you get. It was very cheap, $1 without coupon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Cons: </strong>Polish is a bit thin, so it does like to run - but is remedied by quick application. To get full effect of the color, you'll need to apply 2-3 coats. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This shade is with two coats, and probably would've worked better with one more. Still, the 'minty' green color would work for any occasion - work, school, or home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531648850266117560.post-86937239880686668012012-01-26T16:09:00.000-08:002012-01-28T00:42:49.971-08:00Hello :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6TZ9AOXSVZwFP-8S_IJG7LLBxGfVtw3HIsSare5EfWOBE0zOKVk2GIj3YSRj9PyqDYsDKBXm6s5DFYCXQLyg4-ykqzA9uUMNyjZ6TN97UMQFmQV9WgM3uCLC_Ok0gFxMrvp3cYFckLPe/s1600/66206_446749244013_553829013_5165223_4927265_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6TZ9AOXSVZwFP-8S_IJG7LLBxGfVtw3HIsSare5EfWOBE0zOKVk2GIj3YSRj9PyqDYsDKBXm6s5DFYCXQLyg4-ykqzA9uUMNyjZ6TN97UMQFmQV9WgM3uCLC_Ok0gFxMrvp3cYFckLPe/s320/66206_446749244013_553829013_5165223_4927265_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">^That's me. My name is Debi and I live in the midde of nowhere, Illinois. I was born and raised here, and would like to think that I have a knack for mixing my smart-alec attitude with the small town values I was raised with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am a nail polish addict. It started with my first bottle, a pinky purple color by Revlon that had belonged to my mom. We still share our nail polish to this day, however she keeps her mellow favorites while I rock bright yellows and pinks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am not a professional nail artist, nor do I have any plans to become one. I've taught myself different techniques, from trial and error and through other people's experiences. I do this for fun, and to show my creativity (or lack thereof). My opinions are my own, and as of this moment, I am not getting paid for any of this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you all enjoy this blog as much as I enjoy creating it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Debi B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15839603256847917271noreply@blogger.com0